YUKON FLATS; WHITE MOUNTAINS AND HIGH TERRAIN S… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches expected.
* WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, and Yukon Flats.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will diminish through Wednesday.
Winter weather in Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River Valley makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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